pullback
Americannoun
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the act of pulling back, especially a retreat or a strategic withdrawal of troops; pullout.
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that which pulls something back or impedes its forward movement.
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Machinery. a device for pulling a moving part to its original position.
Etymology
Origin of pullback
First recorded in 1585–95; noun use of verb phrase pull back
Example Sentences
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Muni Pullback at 11 Weeks For the week ended Jan. 19, ICI reported bond funds had outflows of $2.17 billion, compared with an estimated outflow of $975 million the prior week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2011
Main Street's Pullback For millions of Americans, the prospect of living within their means is a meaner one by the day.
From Time Magazine Archive
Main Street's Pullback For millions of Americans, the prospect of living within their means is a meaner one by the day.
From Time Magazine Archive
Pullback over Sarajevo After stern warnings from the U.S. and nato to end the "strangulation" of Sarajevo, Bosnian Serb leaders announced a pullback from two mountain peaks over-looking the city.
From Time Magazine Archive
Main Street's Pullback For millions of americans, the prospect of living within their means is a meaner one by the day.
From Time Magazine Archive
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